Ankle socks replace bare feet for men?

While summer may be the ideal time for men to bare their feet, one fashion commentator has stated that he would rather keep his socks on.

Asserting his opinion through online resource My Fashion Life, Ikechukwu Onyewuenyi states that ankle socks are the perfect way for men to avoid unpleasant sweaty feet this summer.

"Variety is the spice of life and ankle socks sure do offer that element of choice to those who want to flash some ankle without the risk of leaving a snail trail of odour," he adds, noting that such legwear has been seen on the catwalks of high-end designers.

However, he claims that these stylish socks are for fashion-forward males, adding they are not for the faint-hearted.

Meanwhile, one style-savvy female recently asserted that pretty ankle socks are a summer staple for women.

Also writing for My Fashion Life, Katie Smail noted that such hosiery makes women feel young and carefree.